Term:  Serving first term, ending December 2017

Elgin Board of Education Committees:  Curriculum Committee, Finance/Audit Committee, Negotiations (Alternate), Wellness Committee

District Resident:  Lifetime

Career:  President/Owner of M.J. Knapp Insurance Inc.  Certified Insurance Counselor since 1994.  Licensed Agent since 1983

Education:  Received degrees in Business Administration and Computer Sciences from Marion Technical College.  Elgin graduate, along with siblings, Kris and Greg

Family:  Son Kevin is a senior at Elgin High School.

Other interests:  Traveling, hiking, biking, swimming, and beaches.  Hanging out with family and friends